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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Florida Space Day March 6, 2013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida –
Representatives from Florida’s aerospace industry will visit Tallahassee
on March 6, 2013, to participate in Florida Space Day 2013 and share
with legislators opportunities the industry brings to Florida and the
nation’s space program.

According to Space Florida, Florida Space Day is a milestone event that presents an opportunity to
educate and bring top of mind awareness to Florida legislators on the
significance of the aerospace industry and its impact on Florida's
economy. Space Florida estimates that Florida only captures 3% of the $250 billion global space industry market.

Former NASA Astronaut Bob Crippen, pilot of the first orbital test
flight of the Shuttle program and former NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Director, will be making appearances throughout the event.
Space-related exhibits will also be available on the third floor rotunda
of the Capitol.

“Florida is home to nearly 450 aerospace companies that employ 31,000
professionals,” said Don M. White Jr., chairman of Florida Space Day
2013. “This year’s event is critical, as the state’s space industry
looks to expand and diversify its space-related and non-traditional
opportunities.”

During Space Day, industry leaders and other aerospace supporters will
meet with House and Senate members, as well as with Florida’s Lt. Gov.
Jennifer Carroll, to discuss the state’s $8 billion space industry and
determine the best strategies for leveraging this market for Florida’s
benefit in the years ahead.